Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has written the Nigeria Army over the recent attack on an army checkpoint in Umuahia, where some soldiers were killed.
“Let me assure you that the Abia State Government will not rest until the perpetrators of this dastardly act are apprehended and dealt with accordingly. My administration is poised to join hands with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation to unmask those behind the attack.”
In the letter addressed to the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, made available to newsmen on Saturday, but dated November 14, 2024, and personally signed by him.
The governor said, “It is with a deep sense of loss that I write to commiserate with you over the unfortunate and barbaric killing of three soldiers by yet-to-be-identified assailants at the boundary town of Umuopara, in Umuahia South LGA of my state.
“Indeed, this unwarranted and mindless attack targeted at our gallant soldiers who have remained steadfast in ensuring the security of lives and property in Abia State is highly condemnable”.
Otti extended his condolences to the GOC 82 Division, Enugu, the Commander, 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and the Commanding Officer, 145 Battalion, Umuahia, where the men were drawn from.
